Special Projects Coordinator

Location: Chicago, Illinois (Hybrid)

Position: Full-Time

Turing Strategies is a government relations firm that helps clients navigate the complexities of Illinois state and local government. Our team combines deep experience in the executive and legislative branches with a practical understanding of how government works. We utilize that experience to deliver strategic, results-oriented advocacy for businesses, nonprofits, institutions, and trade associations.

We are seeking a Special Projects Coordinator to join our team. This position is ideal for an organized, proactive professional looking to gain hands-on experience in public policy, legislative advocacy, state and local government relations, and firm operations. At Turing Strategies, we believe deeply in mentoring and the Special Projects Coordinator will work directly with a partner to learn the intricacies of the legislative process.

The Special Projects Coordinator will play a key operational, research, and analytical role supporting client advocacy and firm management. This individual will handle legislative tracking, policy research, client report preparation, administrative operations, and special initiatives across Turing Strategies' diverse portfolio of client accounts.

Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, excellent research and writing abilities, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced government affairs environment.

• Perform legislative tracking, policy analysis, and research on client priority issues, pending legislation, and regulatory developments.
• Assist in preparing legislative summaries, client alerts, briefing books, meeting materials, and policy memoranda.
• Support firm operations, including scheduling, meeting coordination, event planning, and travel arrangements.
• Assist with administrative functions, client billing tracking, invoice processing, expense reports, and contract documentation.
• Support business development efforts, proposal drafting (RFPs), firm messaging, and strategic presentation preparation.
• Help maintain responsive relationships with clients, legislative staff, executive agencies, and partner organizations.
• Attend legislative committee hearings, stakeholder meetings, and advocacy events as needed.
• Maintain lobbyist registration and compliance for the firm.  

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1–3 years of experience in government, legislative affairs, public policy, lobbying, campaign management, or legal/administrative support.
• Familiarity with the Illinois General Assembly, state government processes, and local government.
• Strong writing, research, and analytical capabilities with a strong focus on accuracy and quality.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines and priorities.
• Professional, proactive, and collaborative work style.

Ideal candidates will have experience working or interning in one or more of the following:

• Illinois General Assembly or legislative staff
• Governor's Office or state executive agencies
• Local government or municipal administration
• Government relations, public policy, or lobbying firm
• Legal practice administrative support or public interest organization
• Political campaigns or advocacy organizations

We value curiosity, responsiveness, collaboration, and strategic thinking, and we empower our team members to build lasting skills and relationships across government and public policy.

If you're passionate about public policy, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to make a meaningful impact on behalf of clients, we'd love to hear from you.